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By Petri de Beer As the wine industry transitions into an era where older vineyards will constitute the majority of vines in our industry, it is crucial to assess their role in shaping the sector’s future. In regions such as Stellenbosch, over 50% of vineyards are already older than twenty years, with Paarl and the Swartland not far behind. This shift necessitates a deeper evaluation of the position these older vines will occupy within the industry and their impact on ensurin

By Petri de Beer The era of roadside vine shoot cuttings and suitcases filled with smuggled plant material is firmly in the past. In the 21st century, vineyard propagation has been fully professionalized and meticulously monitored, with exceptional care and precision applied to the cultivation of new planting material. This transformation has been a key factor in the improved health and resilience of modern South African vineyards. Now, as the first of these carefully cultiva